Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 129 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,664 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 1,433 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,036 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,497 (18.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,413 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,320 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $102,081 ▼ 63% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $683/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,133 |
| Vacant Units | 716 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Clay County is located in Illinois and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,332 residents. With a median age of 41.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Clay County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,320 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Clay County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,081 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $683. Homeownership rates are high at 80.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Clay County are primarily White (94.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Clay County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62824 | Clay City | 1,595 | $70,670 | $83,700 | $598 | 4.8% | 28.0% |
| 62839 | Flora | 6,215 | $54,241 | $90,800 | $727 | 5.2% | 42.7% |
| 62858 | Louisville | 3,385 | $62,480 | $106,800 | $665 | 8.8% | 36.8% |
| 62879 | Sailor Springs | 25 | $57,917 | — | — | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| 62899 | Xenia | 1,782 | $53,596 | $135,800 | $643 | 3.4% | 18.3% |